The accumulation of freedom : writings on anarchist economics / edited by Deric Shannon, Anthony J. Nocella II, & John Asimakopoulos.

The only crisis of capitalism is capitalism itself. Let's toss credit default swaps, bailouts, environmental externalities and, while we're at it, private ownership of production in the dustbin of history. The Accumulation of Freedom brings together economists, historians, theorists, and activists for a first-of-its-kind study of anarchist economics. The editors aren't trying to subvert the notion of economics—they accept the standard definition, but reject the notion that capitalism or central planning are acceptable ways to organize economic life.

Praise for Accumulation of Freedom:
"The Accumulation of Freedom fills a vital need for beginning a serious dialogue about alternatives to capitalist globalization and the continuing ruthless exploitation of labor and natural resources. This is a comprehensive guide for all of us to think about how we might create not only a sustainable future, but one based on justice, community and freedom."—Benjamin Frymer, Project Censored

"This is an amazing, timely, and important book, providing a needed alternative perspective on the future, if we are to have one."—Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, author of Outlaw Woman

"This book addresses a broadening interest in anarchism – as both theory and politics – in the wake of the deepening economic and social crisis in the United States and elsewhere. It is a very timely collection of articles that boldly confronts the urgent need for a fundamental alternative to the existing bankrupt power structure."—Carl Boggs, author of Imperial Delusions

"Given the vast overburden of tomes delineating every theoretical nuance of 'free market,' mixed, and marxian economies, material addressing anarchist alternatives has always been rendered conspicuous by its absence. Accumulation of Freedom fills the void rather neatly, providing a broadly-framed and accessible survey of this crucially important field." —Ward Churchill, author

Contributors include Robin Hahnel, Iain McKay, Marie Trigona, Chris Spannos, Ernesto Aguilar, Uri Gordon, and more.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface / by Ruth Kinna -- Introduction: Anarchist economics: a holistic view / by Deric Shannon, Anthony J. Nocella, II, and John Asimakopoulos -- Part 1: History. Examining the history of anarchist economics to see the future / by Chris Spannos ; Laying the foundations: Proudhon's contribution to anarchist economics / by Iain McKay -- Part 2: Analysis. Capitalism in the 2000s / by Abbey Volcano and Deric Shannon ; Fight to win! Tools for confronting capital / by Jeff Monaghan and D.T. Cochrane ; Escaping capitalist hegemony: rereading western economies / by Richard J. White and Colin C. Williams -- Part 3: Critique. Globalized contradictions of capitalism and the imperative for epochal change / by John Asimakopoulos ; The economic crisis and libertarian socialists / by Robin Hahnel ; Education's diminishing returns and revolutionary potential in the United States and beyond / by William T. Armaline and William D. Armaline -- Part 4: Practice. Anarchist economics in practice / by Uri Gordon ; Currency and café anarchy: do-it-yourself economics and participatory resistance to global capitalism / by Caroline Kaltefleiter -- Part 5: Resistance. Occupy, resist, produce! Lessons from Latin America's occupied factories / by Marie Trigona ; Call it an uprising: people of color and the third world organize against capitalism / by Ernesto Aguilar -- Part 6: Vision. Chopping off the invisible hand: internal problems with markets and anarchist theory, strategy, and vision / by Deric Shannon ; Ditching class: the praxis of anarchist communist economics / by Scott Nappalos ; The anarchist method: an experimental approach to post-capitalist economies / by Wayne Price -- Afterword: porous borders of anarchist vision and strategy / by Michael Albert.

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